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Louisiana State University Eunice
Seal of Louisiana State University Eunice
TypeJunior College and a state university
Established1964
ChancellorKimberly A. Russell
Academic staff
136[1]
Students3,074[1]
Location
Eunice
,
Louisiana
,
United States

30°28′29″N 92°26′03″W / 30.47472°N 92.43417°W / 30.47472; -92.43417
CampusRural 180+ acres (.728 km2)
Sports teamsLSUE Bengals
ColorsPurple and gold[2]
   
AffiliationsLSU System
MascotBengal tiger
Websitelsue.edu

Louisiana State University Eunice (LSU Eunice or LSUE) is a junior college located in Eunice, Louisiana, that currently serves around 3,300 full and part-time students. LSU Eunice currently offers degrees and diplomas up to the associate's degree level. It is affiliated with the LSU System.

History

LSU Eunice was founded in 1964 by the Louisiana State Legislature to provide basic higher education opportunities to students located in southwest Louisiana. The LSU Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of LSU Eunice and LSU Shreveport in 1965.

State Representative Allen C. Gremillion of Crowley was instrumental in passage of the legislation creating LSU Eunice.[3]

Through the work of Curtis Joubert, the former mayor of Eunice, LSU-E established the Cajun Prairie Wildflower Habitat.[4]

Academics

Divisions and degree programs

  • Division of Mathematics and Science [5]
    • Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer
      • Natural Science Biological Sciences
      • Natural Science Physical Sciences
  • Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology [5]
    • Associate of Science in Nursing
    • Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology
    • Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
    • Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology
    • Associate of Applied Science in Fire & Emergency Services (online or on-site)
    • Associate of Applied Science in Management
  • Division of Liberal Arts [5]
    • Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer
      • Fine Arts
      • Business
      • Humanities
      • Mass Communications
      • Social Sciences
    • Associate of General Studies
    • Associate of Science in the Care & Development of Young Children
    • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice(online or on-site)

Athletics

LSUE teams are known as the Bengals. The university is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), competing as an Independent. Men's sports include baseball; while women's sports include basketball and softball.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Louisiana State University Eunice Fact Book" (PDF). Louisiana State University Eunice. February 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
  2. ^ "LSU Eunice Graphics and Colors". LSU Eunice Office of Public Relations. September 23, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ^ "Gremillion, Allen C." Louisiana Historical Association, A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography (lahistory.org). Retrieved December 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Living Legends: Curtis Joubert". acadianmuseum.com. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Louisiana State University Eunice Academic Catalog". Louisiana State University Eunice. August 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-01.

External links

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